Time is running out for you to safely order new retro handhelds, accessories, or other devices from retailers based in China. With that in mind, we figured it would be helpful to know what each retailer and company has planned for future purchases.
As a result, we’ve rounded up all of the information that we can find in order to help you make sense of everything that’s going on. Additionally, we’ll be sure to update this post whenever new information is made available.
What to Expect
At the end of the day, all of this means that you should expect to see higher prices, regardless of what you end up paying from the retailer or OEM. It also means that we’re likely to see higher prices from sites like GoGameGeek, LITNXT, and even Amazon resellers.
Tariff Changes Timeline
- April 2, 2025: 10% universal tariff on all imports.
- May 2, 2025: Reciprocal Tariffs for five countries
- China: 145%
- Vietnam: 46%
- Taiwan: 32%
- South Korea: 25%
- European Union: 20%
- May 2, 2025: New tariff structure for sub-$800 shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
- Percentage-based: 30% tariff on the declared value of item(s).
- Flat Fee: $25 per shipment
- June 1, 2025: Flat Fee increases to $50 per shipment.
Retailers
| Mandate Description | Additional Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| AliExpress | No official statement. | — |
| Amazon (Resellers) | No official statement. | — |
| KeepRetro | No official statement. | Shipping Policy: Ship via UBI Post. Will take 7-15 business days. |
| GoGameGeek | No official statement. | Shipping Policy: 1-2 days for handling. 5-15 days transmit time for most countries. |
| LITNXT | No official statement. | Shipping & Delivery / LITNXT Amazon Store |
| MechDIY | Price increase for US shoppers on “April 21.” | Shipping Policy: 2-5 days for processing. 7-14 business days for Express shipping. 14-30 days for Standard shipping. |
| Shein | “We will be making price adjustments starting April 25, 2025.” | — |
| Temu | “We will be making price adjustments starting April 25, 2025.” | — |
| ToRetro | No official statement. | “Orders shipped with an express mail service usually have a higher probability of being stopped by Customs officers and of incurring in higher import duties.” |
OEMs
| OEM | Mandate Description | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Anbernic | All orders from China to the U.S. are suspended | Recommended to select U.S. warehouse on the device page. |
| AYANEO | No official statement. | “Final payment does not include taxes and duty fees. If you want to know how much customs will charge you or why there is a delay in processing your order through customs, you will need to call the customs office in your country.” |
| AYN | No official statement. | “A tax of 21%~23% will be requested in EU countries; the parcel over USD$800 will need to pay in the US.” |
| Nintendo | Switch 2 launch price remains the same. ($449.99 / $499.99) | Switch 2 accessories will see “price adjustments” |
| OneXPlayer | No official statement. | – Purchases < $800: DHL/UPS/USPS – Purchases > $799: 4PX/epacket |
| Powkiddy | No official statement. | Only uses 4PX for shipping. |
| Retroid | No official statement. | “We offer the 4PX shipping channel and DHL to ship our products and the 4px shipping time will be about 15-60 days. If you need to receive the goods fast please choose the DHL shipping channel.” |
Shippers/Freight
| Mandate Description | Additional Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 4PX | No official statement. | — |
| DHL | “Effective April 5, 2025, all shipments to the U.S. with a declared customs value over USD 800 require formal entry processing “ | — |
| FedEx | No official statement. | — |
| UPS | No official statement. | — |
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Hopefully this tariff stuff doesn’t last too long so we can all go back to enjoying our hobby.